Ageless A Capella! Anna Kendrick Wows at 29 in Pitch Perfect 2 Premiere

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In May 2015, Anna Kendrick donned a colorful gown at the Pitch Perfect 2 premiere at the Nokia Theatre at LA Live in Los Angeles.

She was 29 when Pitch Perfect 2, the 2015 American musical comedy film, premiered. The popular movie actress was born on August 9, 1985, and the movie was released on May 15, 2015. A sequel, Pitch Perfect 3, was released on December 22, 2017.

Anna Kendrick was the center of attention at the 'Pitch Perfect 2' premiereAnna Kendrick was the center of attention at the ‘Pitch Perfect 2’ premiere (Credit: WENN / Nicky Nelson / FayesVision / Apega)

Presidential Cameo and Musical Highlights

The movie’s opening scenes used footage of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, and First Lady Michelle Obama.

The edited footage was from the 2013 reception of The 36th Annual Kennedy Center Honors held in the East Room of the White House in Washington, where Anna Kendrick performed as part of a musical tribute to 2013 Honoree Shirley MacLaine.

Additionally, the film features the popular song “Cups,” which also featured in the first movie during Anna Kendrick’s character’s audition for the Bellas.

Anna Kendrick returned as Beca Mitchell in May 2015 to reprise her role in Pitch Perfect 2Anna Kendrick returned as Beca Mitchell in May 2015 to reprise her role in Pitch Perfect 2 (Credit: Universal Pictures)

This song originated from an old bluegrass tune, and the movie version is a cover of Lulu and the Lampshade’s rendition.

Anna Kendrick: From Pitch Perfect to Trolls

At one point in the movie, Beca’s German counterpart, Komissar, refers to her as a troll. Interestingly, Kendrick voiced the lead character in Dreamworks’ animated film Trolls (2016). After a DSM performance at an auto show, Beca is called a Troll.

Anna Kendrick is from Maine, and while at the retreat, Cynthia mentions that she plans to get married in Maine after graduation.

Anna Kendrick's stunning one-shoulder Stella McCartney cut-out gown in a mesmerizing blue and purple hue oozed modern eleganceAnna Kendrick’s stunning one-shoulder Stella McCartney cut-out gown in a mesmerizing blue and purple hue oozed modern elegance (Credit: WENN / Nicky Nelson / FayesVision / Apega)

Fashion Spotlight: Anna Kendrick’s Premiere Gown

The then-29-year-old actress donned a one-shoulder Stella McCartney colorblock stretch crepe and ponte gown. Anna accessorized with a Lee Savage clutch, Graziela Gems earcuffs, and rings by Melissa Kaye Jewelry.

While unfortunately not visible, the outfit was completed with a pair of “Tribeca” patent leather platform sandals by Brian Atwood.

Anna Kendrick in a Stella McCartney dress, Brian Atwood shoes, a Lee Savage clutch, Graziela Gems ear cuffs and rings by Melissa Kaye Jewelry at the ‘Pitch Perfect 2′ premiereAnna Kendrick in a Stella McCartney dress, Brian Atwood shoes, a Lee Savage clutch, Graziela Gems ear cuffs and rings by Melissa Kaye Jewelry at the ‘Pitch Perfect 2′ premiere held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on May 8, 2015 (Credit: WENN / Nicky Nelson / FayesVision / Apega)

Steal Her Style: Get the Look

We didn’t expect this from Anna Kendrick. Don’t you love her show-stopping blue and purple gown? You can find the same black dress at Farfetch.

Stella McCartney One-Shoulder Open-Waist Colorblock GownStella McCartney One-Shoulder Open-Waist Colorblock Gown, $3,835